Miraculous rescue of L. A. Bailey and company from the SS City of Chester storm

During a voyage from New York to Liverpool in February 1885, the SS City of Chester encountered a severe storm on the night of February 15th that flooded the cabins, caused panic among other passengers, and broke away a lifeboat. Later, on February 21st, the ship lost its rudder, the bowsprit was carried away, and the wheel-house was severely damaged. Despite the danger, the brethren on board prayed, dedicated the vessel to the Lord, and felt the spirit of the Lord, eventually being towed to safety in Queenstown by another vessel.

Fuller account of this event (as retold in Andrew Jenson, Church Chronology: A Record of Important Events Pertaining to the History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Salt Lake City: Deseret News, 1899), 135.):

On the 15th of February, 1885, the S.S. City of Chester, on which were several Elders and a company of Saints, encountered a severe storm. The following is an extract from a letter written by Elder L. A. Bailey, dated Queenstown, Feb. 23, 1885: 'Sunday night will never be forgotten by any one that was on board. The storm became very violent, and the waves dashed over the vessel, breaking in the skylight over our bunks, and deluging us with water. The sea burst through the door, and the water was fast filling our cabin. Some Irish women screamed fearfully, and one, jumping up on a table, called with great energy upon the Virgin Mary to come to our assistance. While the Irish women were praying, the sailors were cursing and endeavoring to stop the water from coming in. In the meantime the storm was raging so fearfully, that it was impossible for any one to be on deck excepting the officers and crew. The brethren were calm, and encouraged each other by declaring that the Lord would bring us safely through. On the 21st of February, the rudder of the vessel was carried away, the bowsprit was broken, and the wheel-house was severely damaged. The ship was in a helpless condition, and the passengers were in great danger. The brethren on board, however, had faith in the Lord, and they prayed and dedicated the vessel to Him, and they felt the spirit of the Lord, and were comforted. They were eventually towed into Queenstown by another vessel, and all were saved.'